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Old 03-12-2009, 08:47 AM
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Thank you both for your response.

I am a little confused as to what the difference between a QD and a wax is I guess. I assumed a QD was a light wax, I have never used a QD other than right after a wash. Can I actually use is if I just need to touch up with out washing, I assumed that would cause swirling if I did so.

What I got from what you are said with finish is that is I am going to polish I will need swirl and down other wise may not be worth the time/money. But use amigo is worth a go on its own.

I am glad you told me epic then BG because I would have probably done it the other way thinking the Epic would seal in the BG. It makes sense though to put the more stable on first.

As for the thin coat of Epic, I know what you mean the part you have to be the most patient comes when you are already tired. Sometimes I wait a few hours and keep the car covered until I can take the time I need to with a wax. I have also read there is benefit to multiple thin applications of Epic. Do you apply the next coat after the first has cured? How many coats is optimal.

Looks like I will be going with my first priority list still of Mystic, Epic, and Hydro to start.

Second priority: Swirl, Finish, Amigo, and BG.

Third installment: Nourish, Clarity, Slick

Is it worth trying to work with the polishers before getting a PC?

I am assuming Mystic will not strip Epic. When I do start using the polishers do I need to prep other than wash with mystic, in other words do I need to strip what I have first?

Where does claying fall in, between mystic and Epic I assume? Or Mystic, clay, Mystic, Epic?

How long do these products last? Sounds like Epic last a while since you use thin coast and only have to apply twice a year. Hydro probably goes fast. Other than that I have no idea.

The cost of getting the whole set is enormous, but it seems like once you have each one replacing one at a time isn't bad. I guess I will see if my dad wants to split a set since he also has a MINI.
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